Physical Abuse: very concerned

[Seahorse1]

I have read some very troubling posts lately concerning physical abuse from male SO s.

Having been through a physically abusive relationship as a teen ager I feel very strongly about this subject... .  

My current uBPDbf has physically restrained me once or twice and for me this is a boundary I refuse to budge on... .  Although I was not hurt, I was scared and intimidated knowing that he could hurt me if he wanted to... .  

We are currently taking a break but I have made it very clear if he lays his hands on me again it is over for good and I mean it!

I am very concerned about the level of violence that some of our members are allowing in their relationships... .  

I understand they love these men, they don't need to try to convince me of that... .  I get it, but I also know how ones tolerance of abuse can get to very unhealthy levels...

I hope some other members can offer some supportive advice to help these ladies set firmer boundaries and get this violence out of their lives!

With love and concern,

Seahorse 1

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Domestic violence is a serious problem.  We have a workshop for women struggling with Domestic Violence.

This is also not just a problem for women, we also have a workshop for Men Responding to Domestic Violence.